http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/ en Tim.Simpson@family-action.org.uk Copyright 2012 2012-02-21T12:17:24+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/charity-constructs-financial-snapshot-of-families-with-disabled-childre-are/ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/charity-constructs-financial-snapshot-of-families-with-disabled-childre-are/#When:11:17:24Z The charity Contact a Family is calling on parents and other family members caring for a disabled child to take part in important research about the financial situation for families with disabled children in 2012. Counting the Costs 2012 is a repeat of a survey and report Contact a Family carried out in 2008 and 2010. The responses will give a snapshot of families’ current financial situation and whether it has improved or worsened over the last four years.   They are asking that parents and carers help to build that picture by completing the survey which should not take more than 15 minutes.   The deadline is 11th March.   https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CountingtheCosts2012   2012-02-21T11:17:24+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/norsaca-siblings-group-now-booking-for-april/ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/norsaca-siblings-group-now-booking-for-april/#When:14:13:20Z NORSACA is now taking bookings for it's siblings group, which is for the siblings of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 8 to 12. The group takes place every Wednesday between 25th April and 27th June, except for half term, and children must be able to attend all sessions. In the sessions siblings get the opportunity to take time for themselves, explore their feelings and talk with other siblings about their experiences.  Places are limited and applications should be in by the 23d March 2012. For further details and an application form please contact NORSACA, Park Hall Autism Resource Centre on 0115 976 1805   2012-02-17T14:13:20+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/is-every-body-ready-for-any-body-month/ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/is-every-body-ready-for-any-body-month/#When:13:02:41Z March is Any-Body Month - the University of Nottingham's program which give anybody the chance to visit them and try a variety of different paralympic sports and activities for free. There are a selection of events running throughout the month for any young people aged 16 or over including wheelchair rugby, badminton, swimming, goalball, sitting volleyball and much more. As well as encouraging people to get active it is also about raising awareness of the barriers faced by disabled people who play sport. Now in it's third year the event was awarded the inspire 2012 mark in January, meaning that it represents the values of the 2012 Paralympic Games. For more information about how you can get involved visit the University's Any-Body Site 2012-02-17T13:02:41+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/media-watch-person-centred-approach-to-care-needed/ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/media-watch-person-centred-approach-to-care-needed/#When:09:44:13Z The Guardian ran an interesting comment piece this week regarding the requirement to make services more accountable. Read the article now 2012-02-17T09:44:13+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/date-of-this-years-including-parents-conference-announced/ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/date-of-this-years-including-parents-conference-announced/#When:19:00:36Z The popular "Including Parents" conference for parents based in Nottinghamshire County will take place this year on 21st March at The Bestwood Lodge Hotel in Bestwood Country Park At the free conference for parents and carers of children with additional needs parents will get the chance to listen to Keynote Speaker Matt Rooney as he presents a session on "The Key to Behaviour - The Tricks Behind the Magic" There will be both daytime and evening sessions for those parents who are unable to get away from work, with each featuring different workshops that parents can attend: Daytime (two sessions can be attended) How Does It Feel?: Share your experiences and look at the impact on you and your family when living with a child with additional needs Cyber Safe: Helping to keep children safe online Make, Take it and Use it: Resources to make at home with an opportunity to be creative on the day. Sleep - We'd Like Some: Looking at common sleep issues and some hints to help your children and you sleep better. Communicating with your Child: Practical ways to support language development. Evening (One session can be attended) Cyber Safe: Helping to keep children safe online. Dads Matter Too: A chance for Dads to share their experiences and explore what it is to be the father of a child with additional needs, Communicating with your Child: Practical aays to support language development. Parents need to book by 02nd March to avoid disappointment. Download the booking form For more information contact Ruth Hardy on 01623 433 326 or Cath Page on 0115 854 6464   2012-02-16T19:00:36+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/tonight-find-out-about-epilepsy-at-kings-miill-hospital/ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/tonight-find-out-about-epilepsy-at-kings-miill-hospital/#When:09:00:28Z Kings Miill Hospital are hosting an event tonight to educate and answer common questions about epilespy Read more about this event 2012-02-16T09:00:28+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/new-information-event-a-great-success/ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/new-information-event-a-great-success/#When:07:00:57Z  Hundreds turned out for an information day hosted by the Rainbow Parents Carers Forum and Notts Pact. The event was held to publicise the launch of the Parents Carers Forum Website and also to showcase some of the support services available to families and was held at the Nottinghamshire Deaf Society on Forest Road, Nottingham on January 26th. Parents and professionals alike turned up in their droves for the busy event, which also featured a formal appearance by councillor David Mellen - the current portfolio holder for children and families for the City council - and a free prize draw for a pampering Refresh and Revive day at Ragdale Hall. 2012-02-15T07:00:57+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/mediawatch-care-quality-commission-highlights-care-failings-for-people-with/ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/mediawatch-care-quality-commission-highlights-care-failings-for-people-with/#When:07:00:35Z The Guardian website has written an interesting article about a new review highlighting failings in the care provided by many hospitals and care homes. Read the full story 2012-02-14T07:00:35+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/fun-half-term-inclusion-sessionsbeechdale-leisure-centre-this-week/ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/fun-half-term-inclusion-sessionsbeechdale-leisure-centre-this-week/#When:08:00:34Z Beechdale Leisure Centre is running half term sessions for Disabled Children this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Siblings are welcome too on the Thursday session, so the whole family can come along! Read more about the event 2012-02-13T08:00:34+00:00 http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/come-see-how-assisted-performances-work-at-the-theatre-royal-this-saturday./ http://www.askiris.org.uk/news-events/news/come-see-how-assisted-performances-work-at-the-theatre-royal-this-saturday./#When:13:17:58Z Do you, your friends or family know someone who might benefit from learning more about assisted performances to enrich their theatre experience? If so, they may benefit from coming to this Scene and Sound open day to find out about their shows for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, blind and partially sighted audiences. The programme is as follows: 11.30 - meet in the foyer of the Theatre Royal, Nottingham for refreshments and introductions. 12.00 - An introduction to Audio Description (for blind and partially sighted guests), captioning and BSL. theatre interpreting (for our deaf and hard of hearing guests). 12.30 - embark on a Touch Tour of the stage - a chance to visit the set and examine the props and costumes for the current show of Swallows and Amazons up close. 2.30 Those wishing to stay on for the Audio Described and BSL interpreted show of Swallows and Amazons can do so - IRIS Readers have been told there are two free tickets to the show which will be given out on a first come, first served basis (Those still wishing to see the show after the tour can purchase tickets for £9.50) You will need to book your place: email info@sceneandsound.co.uk //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l.substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l.substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_sV0WWtfCIA').innerHTML = output; //]]> or text/phone Stef on 0780 6096424 Pass the invite on to your friends or bring them with you ... just let me know that you are coming! Theatre Royal, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND 2012-02-08T13:17:58+00:00